American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hilo

"I am slightly biased, as the baker extraordinaire is my sister, however, she produces some of the finest quality baked goods made. I have had the..."

Eduardo Silva

Lisa Miranda

Sophia's Yogurt Bar

Short & Sweet Bakery & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We got two breakfast sandwiches here: You get your pick of bread (focaccia is the standard), cheese, and protein. The bacon and cheddar breakfast..."

Jenny McKee

"This is my first ever review on google but I just felt like I finally needed to, as this was long over due. Short n sweet bakery is my go-to place..."

Kateri Cabebe

"Flipping RAD LITTLE BAKERY! We were lucky enough to be there on Sunday, which afforded us the only on Sunday amazing sweet bread French toast. We..."

Amber Goelst

"Glad I stopped in....great breakfast..."

Jennifer Schworm

"my friend, Sister Naleieha went to visit your short n’ sweet bakery & Cafe and she surprised me with your ONO ONO ONO Lilikoi short bread yummy..."

Alyce “Al” Yeshua Hamaschiach

"This visit, my mom and I had the lilikoi cheesecake, meant to take a picture, but took one bite and another....they have quality pastry, worth every..."

Michele K Ayala

"Wonderful and delicious sweets. Highly recommend! Cookies, cake, macarons, baklava and even lunch..."

Heather and Michael Paterson

"Eggs Benedict ($10.95, available on Sundays for brunch) starts with a house-made English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise..."

Chelsea Madren (OC Food Diva)

"Get the macaroons! So many flavors, reasonably priced and fun! I encourage you to order ahead of time because they are a busy and popular place...."

Glory N

"Fabulous sandwiches and amazing desserts! The girl at the counter was fabulous! I would definitely eat here again! Lovely indoor and outdoor seating!..."

Faith Parry

"Lovely little bakery in Hilo that I discovered on my way back from ziplining. I had been craving a good cheesecake during my trip to Hawaii and this..."

Beenish S

"Nice little dessert shop, great place for a morning pastry. Friendly staff. Reminds me of the dessert bakeries in New England and Europe. I tried..."

A Gator

"One of the best little bakery/coffee shops in Hilo, in a downtown shopping mall. Coffee was EXCELLENT, and pineapple pudding cake was very good...."

Carl Wolaver

"Everything we got was absolutely delicious. And the girl at the counter was so helpful and..."

Anni Maddox

"They made my wedding cake beautifully. I got lilikoi filling on top and pog on bottom and lilikoi buttercream. It was so..."

Alexandra Raper

"The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. It's a great spot for a quick..."

Lis Garbezza

"I love this place!! The workers are all friendly, helpful, and courteous, and the food is Top Shelf! I'm grateful to have a great place to stop and..."

nancy waller

"One of our favorite places in Hilo! The breakfast sandwich on Foccacia is amazing and same with the orzo salad! We have been impressed with..."

Sarah Conway

Ponds

87/100 (2494 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice place. Everything was good…..not great. I did enjoy my meal. The Cesear salad was good. I also had the seafood pasta……also good...."

Eric Mork

"Wonderful ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean, and exceptional service! Loved the live music and drinks were excellent drinks. Great spot for a..."

Laila Moiré-Selvage

"Watched a sea turtle swimming through the window as we enjoyed the best fish and chips for lunch. Fish was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and..."

Wayne Pinkham

"What a great place. They were recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Great happy hour and daily specials. We sat by the window and watched the..."

Renee Gleason

"Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! After a day of hiking Volcanoes, we had dinner at Ponds...."

Chandra

"Been there twice during the trip. Ask the chef for the special today! Great drink, juicy steak! Nothing I would complain! Much better than the higher..."

Abby Yu

"Great meal and service. We ended up at the corner table with no reservation and it was fun. There was a fisher bird that came over and continued to..."

Joel Garcia-Trevino

"Ponds hilo is a unique dining experience as it is literally built over a pond where you can watch colorful koi and turtles swimming during dinner,..."

Judy Li

"They used to have such a good Ceasar salad. It's quite mediocre now. The prime rib was good but fairway grill is better and less expensive. The clam..."

Jenna Timmons

"Loved this place. Sat by open windows looking out over Ice Pond with families picnicking and children swimming, ducks and a turtle in the water below..."

Carol Bailey

"Atmosphere and service fantastic. Food not so much. We've been before. A long time ago and the food was great. Hopefully this was a one time..."

Malena Kea

"Although this would usually be called a dive, it had a fun and friendly vibe as well as high quality food. Clams were well done, drinks were strong..."

Jim Alford

"Food was very good, the staff are really friendly and kind. The table setting, environment, cleaniness all good. Only complaint is that they didn't..."

Priscilla Cheng

"Loved the food there, delicious and not too big portioned. They give you a complimentary appetiser but ours was so big we thought he accidentally..."

Monica Cho

"It has all the things I like: great food, great service. Great atmosphere. If they aren't paying the local kids to entertain the guests with their..."

David W

Seaside Restaurant The

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed a delicious meal of fresh fish overlooking actual fish ponds. Service was excellent. Nathan was very attentive. Everything we ordered was..."

Shane

"Such a lovely dinner. My brother and I dined with a gorgeous sunset and he had shrimp rolls seen here. I feasted on Blackened Ahi and took home their..."

Lisa Smith

"We had a great time and wonderful food. Started with calamari then we all ended up getting the mac nut encrusted mahi. For desert we had the bread..."

Mike Balzotti

"This little restaurant is a hidden jewel and blessing to the Big Island. I STRONGLY recommend to anyone needing a place to eat that is reasonably..."

Patrick Clemens

"The Seaside Restaurant is perfection! From the moment I walked in the atmosphere was terrific, the food magnificent and the view incredible. This..."

T G

"Eat while watching Koi, ducks, and other animals from your table. Service was great and the food amazing. Definitely one of the best Short Ribs I've..."

Joe

"Great location and great food. I went for one of the waitress’s recommendations and ordered the Chinese style steamed fish and it was..."

Cristian Jara-Figueroa

"Seaside is a tremendously charming little restaurant. Built in a converted house, they offer some absolutely fabulous food and cocktails. The..."

Michael Opalinski

"Friendly local family restaurant. The building feels like a former bay house repurposed into a restaurant, giving the place a lot of character and..."

John Martin

"Wonderful local restaurant. Modest looking place out and inside but don't let that stop you from tasting the most delicious food you will have in..."

Ricardo Vasquez

"This restaurant really is a local favorite. They are known for their Hawaiian food. "The home of the 1 lb. Laulau. It is juicy, an is cooked to..."

Gay Naleieha

"Amazing but affordable seafood! We were so happy with the Chinese style steam fish, delicious snow crab and hamachi kama. Four hamachi kama was only..."

Kerry Kao

"Went for dinner with a large party. Service was excellent & the food was perfect. I had the Chinese style Opakapaka which was delicious. Husband..."

Nikki Iwata

"I really enjoyed The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm. The restaurant is right next to a body of water, so I’m told. I went at night so i..."

Lorenzo Patricio

"Wonderful location, spectacular sunset, good food. This restaurant has the potential to be truly five star but they tend to take a “good enough”..."

Jonathan Sudler

"Summary: great food, very slow service. Tried the sushi (sashimi and rolls), fried aholehole, and macadamia encrusted mahi. Sushi was top marks,..."

Ryan Nicometo

Hilo Farmers Market Kitchen

Coconut Grill

87/100 (1469 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was quite expensive for the overall average experience. I found everything to be quite average at this place. The lack of coasters and the..."

Cedric DB

"We love this place for all 3 meals. Have visited multiple times and almost every time we have come to Hilo. Prices a little high but what is to be..."

Dennis Levesque

"Very beautiful interior with huge windows and Hawaiian decor. We got seated immediately at 10am on a Sunday (very busy day for breakfast). Food was..."

Flow Flowerz

"So good!! We got the prime rib, prime rib sandwich (French dip), a salad and had complimentary spinach artichoke dip as an app. Service was great and..."

Mikayla Broughton

"LOVED the Coconut Banana Mac Nut Pancakes. Also got the punalu'u omelette with the Hilo Fried Rice as a side. Fried Rice was really good. Plus..."

Julie & Jon

"This place has the best Mai Tai we have ever had, made with fresh juice and not purée. The food is also delicious. Friendly..."

Arpit Jain

"Food was delicious and service was very friendly. Very large portions. You can easily split it for 2 people and still be full..."

s j

"Ate here twice while visiting. First had the macadamia pancakes. Very delicious. Interesting batter makes for a fluffy cake yet crispy around the..."

Ryan Medina

"Nicely decorated, friendly service and great food. For a brunch it was..."

Yaniel Mustelier

"Wide range of option available Ended up going there twice during out stay it was that good The waitstaff were really good. Second visit had the syrup..."

Erica Whyte

Cafe 100

85/100 (2538 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Husband got the famed Loco Moco and I got the Island Girl (shrimp & teriyaki) plate. Portions were filling and a decent price. The shrimp was really..."

J.L. Martin

"You can get local Hawaiian style food here. In search of halal food (virtually non-existent in Hawaii) we ended up here. We tried fish Loco (which is..."

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"Last time we were on The Big Island we were introduced to the Loco Moco. My wife did some research and discovered that Cafe 100 might be the..."

Justice Anderson

"Order from the windows, and the dining area is under cover. The Loco Moco was..."

Mark The Bassman

"Came for the Moco Loco. I am not a connoisseur of the Moco Loco dish, but in general it seemed good. Basic counter ordering and simple tables that..."

Matt Mottier

"Delicious home of the loco moco. We got the loco moco - which is the definition of a “sometimes food”. Delicious though. We took it to go and..."

Sellers Family

"I like this place a lot. If you are looking for a quick and fast local Hawaiian cuisine, this is the place you should go. Price wise is also cheap..."

SH Lu

"Mostly for takeaway now but they do have seats available for dining on site. Ordered their corned beef and Super Loco Moco and was wowed by the..."

Steven Sunaryo

"This is the kind of take out food I really enjoy! Perfect amounts, great prices, and ono oh so tasty! Come here during lunch and expect to wait a..."

Jeff Jost

"Delicious local food at reasonable prices compared to other places on the island. My pic is midway through destroying my Super Loco Moco. Soooo..."

Brooke

"Cafe 100 and their Loco Moco were recommended by several locals and didn't disappoint. The Island girl (teriyaki plate) was also awesome. Not fancy,..."

John Martin

"This is a long standing local eatery. All the classic local food you need. Loco Moco options are extensive. The standard Loco is smaller than you..."

Kiwi

"A wide variety of food that you order at window and take away. Also, call orders in for pick-up available. I had Chicken Katsu and Stephen had large..."

Robert Schuppert-McDonald

"Charming Hilo mainstay, do all you can to stop here on your visit it’s SO WORTH IT My heart is full after this combo plate! (Chop Steak, Katsu..."

Michael

"Great value - limited outside seating under cover. 4 people for $35. Bargain prices. Steak and shrimp for $13. Loco Moco for around $6. Double bacon..."

Don M Hokanson

"Our first time visiting this place because it's the spot for Loco Moco I was told. We arrived early evening and it seemed to have a pretty good flow..."

Steve Cowden

"Fantastic. Came here twice. Simple Hawaiian fare at reasonable prices. Plenty of parking and places to sit. Good customer service and so so many..."

Lisa Chan

Surf Break Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a MUST STOP! The food is so good and a healthy choice. We had the Puerto wrap and surf wrap, lilikoi tea, and pineapple tea. Everything was..."

Shannon Zywiec

"Wow, wow, wow! I don't usually post photos of food BUT this is hands down the best FRENCH TOAST I have ever had... Thank you, Ireland! Your culinary..."

Reas S.

"I recommend the Machado smoothie! As well as their amazing breakfast burrito and wrap! 5 stars all the way around service was wonderful a must go..."

Austin Jassman

"Good spot to get a coffee. Bright and spacious cafe with plenty of seating. Free wifi available for customers. Good prices for breakfast burritos,..."

R_ V_B

"Stopped here for lunch on the way to Akaka Falls after finding it on Google maps and it was a perfect choice! Cute, funky cafe with delicious..."

Suzanne Johnson

"Wonderful spot for breakfast in Hilo. Burritos are delicious and filling. Kick back, relax and enjoy the casual ambiance. Then get out and expire the..."

Nathan Kam

"It’s hard to find a place in Hilo that opens early so make this your morning spot! Food is delicious, people are chill, and coffee is..."

JETS

"Service was great :) try the carrot..."

Ruby L

"Cool little breakfast spot. The paninis are light but satisfying. Easygoing place, a few outdoor tables, can't..."

George Lester

"Seems to have moved due to pandemic...worth tracking down if still in business. Later 4/22 we did find the replacement Cafe at Honomuu on the way to..."

Doug Hilo

"Quiet place with great food and a great atmosphere. Perfect food stop after visiting the Akaka Falls. Lots of good options and good..."

Sean Lusk

"Great lunch spot after visiting Akaka Falls. The iced lattes are delicious and taste like actual coffee and not just the milk. The wraps are a great..."

Stephanie Wagner

"We grabbed a quick lunch with old friends at Surf Break. The wraps are yummy and the iced tea is refreshing. The Puerto wrap was perfect and served..."

Cookie Jarmon

"Great shop, quiet outside seating, wonderful coffee drinks, teas and smoothies. Fun and clean atmosphere. Wraps and sandwiches to eat. 5 minutes off..."

robert drury

"Ate here multiple times during our month in Honomu. Good grilled burritos and..."

Dave Bianes

"Good selection of coffees and we were very pleased to find a cafe open on a Monday. Loved the surf vibe...."

Catherine Kerrigan

"We stopped in at Surf Break Café for a quick bite after a trip to the Waterfalls - we had delicious sandwiches, good hot beverages (tea and coffee..."

kathy buerk

Hilo Burger Joint

85/100 (2931 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is so good! You can find just about any funky, (or traditional) burger on their menu. Even if you don't want a burger, their extensive..."

Charlotte Blair

"Literally the best burger I have ever had! Great service. The Big Island Burger and the Teri Burger with provolone are not to be missed. And try the..."

Kristen Dale

"Not a lot of places are open late but this place was so I decided to check them out. They are easily the best burgers in Hilo. They have a wide..."

Anthony Arizpe

"Our latest go to restaurant! Best burgers in Hilo! Best fries in Hilo! Their newest breakfast menu on Sundays includes breakfast fries which are..."

Toni Kaui

"Instagram: KonaFoodie You've got to try the amazing burgers at the Hilo Burger Joint in downtown Hilo – they're absolutely..."

Kona Foodie

"Big selection of burgers and fries. Local beer. Very delicious and highly recommend. The service was a bit slow but that’s fine. I had teriyaki..."

Shahbaz Salehi

"SO SO SO good. Owner is super friendly. It has a great selection of beer on tap. Reservations def needed as when we dropped by we got the last table..."

Rebecca Babcock

"Our first visit to Hilo Burger Joint was as expected… good food, live music, and awesome creative burgers 🍔! Our server was friendly, but..."

Patrick

"There is a small parking spot at the back of the restaurant. I had a burger with blue cheese that tasted incredible. Be prepared for a large..."

Charles Bohe

"Who knew this awesome little burger joint has the very best fresh market fish sandwich and fresh slaw EVER! I don't say that lightly. I've been in..."

Mita Alqahtani

"Food is amazing, I recommend the Big Island Burger with Swiss cheese and fries. Waitresses are super kind, just arrive before 6 pm because that..."

Frida Rodríguez Escobar

"Local bar serving great burgers. Selected Blue cheese burger as a salad. Taste was fresh and delicious. Also tried grilled fish burger with chips -..."

Tina Rodwilk

"Average burger place with average pricing. Good spot if you want to catch a football game with your burger. Intimate atmosphere with old pub vibe. We..."

Tailor Mészáros

"We had the pleasure of spending time with Rhonda and talking about our kids and their future. She truly is an amazing person and the food was..."

beth ludden

"Don't miss out on this great burger joint if you are in the area. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great portions. Hilo Burger was cooked to..."

PatV

The Booch Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booch bar is a great local spot with some tasty eats that gets you away from some of the standard eats you’d find on the island. Offering a nice..."

Josh Lyman

"Love this place. I have been coming here for years. Great for breakfast or lunch. The Kombucha is fantastic. Lilikoi or my favorite..."

Eric Mork

"The Booch bar is really a bar and more of a take out spot. There is seating but you have to order at the counter and someone brings the food to your..."

Nav Singh

"We visited the Booch Bar when we were in Hilo on the Big Island. They have a lot of vegetarian options and they can make a lot of stuff vegetarian/..."

Karan Bhansali

"We ordered mushroom omelette and blackened fresh catch bibimbap. Best omelette that I had in a while. It’s very interesting taste but in a good..."

Yating Shen

"Good food, great vegan choices too! The bartender could have had a better attitude (dismissive, aloof, unfriendly). Another bartender, slimmer guy..."

Van-Troi Perozo

"Not lot of great options while in Kona, sadly the city looks really depressing in our last trip but at least one of the bright spots is this little..."

Frank Z. (Frankster)

"A great place to have fresh clean healthy food and tasty burger to satisfy everyone in the group. Love their ginger turmeric kombucha and Lilikol..."

Ping Fu

"Food is so ono and the ambiance makes you want to kick it at booch for a daily soul kine of pick me up. ✨✨✨ Mano Ali’i bringing all the mana..."

Isabella Dagher

"One of the few options for a decent breakfast early in the morning. Most places in Hilo focus on giant pancakes and servings. Here they focus on..."

Aaron Geerlings

"Really, really enjoyed our nourishing meals here during our short time in Hilo. Loved the variety of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and non vegan..."

Alicia Rae Parks

"Great cafe for light fare especially vegan, komboocha. They now serve alcoholic drinks. The space is recently renovated and has additional..."

Dax Bermudez

"Last day on the Big Island and we finally found a place that had Gluten Free meals. The meals were delicious and more “normal sized “. Just a..."

Roy Rosnik

"Delicious counter-service spot. As someone on a very limited diet, this was my favorite dinner meal on the island, and probably the best GF sandwich..."

Lena Negron

"Great spot for vegetarians. Hard to find a place with multiple vegetarian options and this place has quite a few. I got the tempeh Reuben and I..."

Jimmy Lehman

"Nice feel, tasty enough breakfast. Service is chilled out and friendly s food could be more enjoyable - out blackened fish omelette, toast (sourdough..."

Ajit Kalra

"The Booch bar is an unique place at Hilo. I highly recommend this cafe . The crew is lovely and laid back. A special thumbs up for the omelette with..."

samira zerrifi

"I love the Booch Bar. I've lived in Hilo Town for 9 years and have watched this place grow. I am so excited about the new expansion though I am..."

Ann Klaft Medicine for Dreamers

Kuhio Grille

84/100 (1401 ratings)

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little restaurant in Hilo serving Hawaiian food. I had a combo of their laulau (meat cooked to perfection in a ball of taro leaves) and fried..."

John Bye

"Cool spot in Hilo! Family run restaurant with rich history. Grandparents were kalo (taro) farmers who came from Japan to Hawaii. The family started..."

Yonathan Mickelsen

"Great place to eat. Decent prices. Atmosphere could use some work. Would recommend to..."

don b

"We were seated pretty quickly even though it was a busy lunch hour. The nice waitress helped me order when I was being indecisive about which of the..."

Jeff D.

"First time eating laulau, and I think I found my new favorite food! My son and I split a laulau with fried rice because we weren't starving, but we..."

Kim Everson

"I was there last week and had the chicken cutlet and the laulau. Very delicious tho a bit salty for me. As I understand laulau is suppose to be..."

Shahbaz Salehi

"Laulau combo is really good. Very generous portions. Staff is super friendly. Restaurant is kept clean. That's important to me while enjoying a..."

Marco Murillo

"Can’t beat the prices. Large portions. Seems to be a lot of locals eating here. I had a loco - without gravy. I’m sure they were shocked to their..."

David Massey

"Wanted a good Mac salad and this place did not disappoint with their addition of potatoes to make a mac/potatoe salad combo. I got the Shrimp plate..."

Reneé Davidson

"Pretty good food, won't disappoint if you're hungry. It's more home diner than it is gourmet. Anything with gravy is a bit homogenized so have it on..."

Magical Pancake

"This is definitely a no frills local spot. Food is good, traditional Hawaiian fare with generous servings. I had the combination plate with teriyaki..."

Diana

"5/5 Value - Giant portion sizes! 4/5 Lau Lau was flavourful and braised very well. 3/5 Fried rice, was a bit bland and not enough “wok hei”. 3/5..."

Cyn Thia

"Great portion sizes at good value prices in this Hawaiian restaurant. Definitely get the laulau while you’re here, and accompany it with the fried..."

Rovik Robert

"Not busy when I came, was seated fast, and staff were friendly. I enjoyed the kanak atak. I liked the fried rice and the luau meat. I asked for a..."

Carrigail Abanes

"Friendly staff with speedy service. Let me preface this and say that I cannot comment on the food too much because maybe my Californian taste is..."

Afshar Hassani

"Staff was great! We had a party of 5 and was quickly seated. Tried the famous lau lau and it was sooo yummy! Try the Kanak attack plate. You won't..."

AJ Silao

Maxxwell's Landing

84/100 (940 ratings)

Restaurants

American

"Busy Airport at certain times during arrivals! Good place to work also and meet some good people. No stress for departure and arrivals. Easy access..."

Ernest Eiland

"This is one of the simplest and most efficient airports I've ever been through. Of course it's small but, you literally have no waiting at all. You..."

Vishwa Seneviratne

"Great service from Southwest service desk. Clean toilets and spacious lounge areas in air-conditioning whilst waiting for our flight. Much better..."

Akshata Taggers

"Lovely little airport with very comfortable chairs. TSA lines move fast, and the rental cars are just a 2 minute walk from the entrance. At the time..."

Viv

"I flew out of Hilo International Airport July 8th. Was my first time there and I was very surprised. The Airport was not like others I had been in,..."

Patrick Robinson

"One of the most laid back airport I’ve been through. Love the homey style and the slow pace vibe in this airport. Love the chairs in the lounge..."

Juander Bandit

"Quaint airport, small town feeling. Aloha spirit is alive here! Security is present and active/alert whilst also being friendly. Arrival tips: no..."

Lindsey Itamoto

"Using this airport is a relaxed, stress-free way to visit the Big Island. Most of the facilities are open to the air. This is the only airport I know..."

Stephen Harte

"Very small airport. Public artwork on the outside of the area as well as a small place to load/unload passengers. Entry is very easy, only a few..."

Daniel

"Best small airport, easy in / out . Cell phone parking for picking up people. fast moving TSA , friendly staff, nice restrooms . Gift shops , bar ,..."

Bakersmark

"The first international airport on Big Island, now secondary to the Kona airport, but still the best way to fly into the eastern/Hilo side from..."

D Drummond

"Very easy. Small terminal with a combination of sir conditioned and open air sections. Friendly, minimal waiting. Your arriving flight usually makes..."

Miles Erickson

"This is the best airport I've ever been to, seriously. They have beer, snacks and the most comfy seats. Feels like I'm sitting in someone's backyard..."

Alex Erifiu

"Small airport, convinient, easy to get around. Lines are not long. Rental cars are on site. Best kind of airport. It's clean. It's good but somewhat..."

Roger Norman

"Flew in on a recent Sunday and out on Thursday. Very easy in and out including Hertz rental car. From driving into rental car slot to thru TSA..."

Al Schweickhardt

"Love flying in & out of the Hilo Airport. Not crowded - easy to get around. Food offerings can be sparse..."

Shad Giles

"An airport that matches the city it serves: past its prime. It's cute and very open and airy, but there is a lack of amenities and service could be..."

Isaac Archuleta

"Beautiful and tastefully done. Clean and signage is clearly visible. Update 12/6/22 Traveled to the east coast three times seven different airports...."

Patricia

Wikifresh

"Tasty mouthwatering food with fast friendly service. Try the infused water too. With lots of parking and an ample dining area, you're sure to find a..."

Art

"Fast, healthy and delicious. I wish the serving sizes were consistent, it can vary from employee to employee. From a half full bowl, to an awesome..."

Summer Larsen

"This was my first time at WikiFresh and definitely won't be my last. The food is fresh and so ono. I had the small bowl with the Caribbean turkey,..."

Lynn Cox

"Many different options available...bowls, wraps, soft tacos, nachos... Lots of different toppings to choose from. Food is awesome, always fresh...."

R A

"Food was good and fresh (as the name would suggest). The salsas were great, definitely the most flavorful component of the meal. Portion sizes..."

Morgan Billingsley

"Yes, this place is the bomb; three tacos loaded to the hilt. Fresh, quick, clean and friendly. The bowls are big enough to share for a cheap date or..."

Rick Scrivens

"Good food. Chips for 2 bucks seems excessive though. Would love to have an option for tofu as a protein though, as they only offer meat as proteins...."

D C

"Always love this place their homemade salsa are amazing! Kinda reminds me of Chipotle... But better! Fresh ingredients and great service. The..."

jessalynn808

"Food is good and is fresh, portions are about right but if you are hungry, go for the large size. You aren't overwhelmed with options and it is all..."

Jason Miller

"Very good counter serve, design your own meal. Fresh ingredients, local flare. I hail from Denver Colorado where Chipotle successfully started the..."

Jimmy John

"Great service and tasty..."

Ramon Klose

"My first time there, tried the regular bowl with lettuce, chicken, tomato salsa, Hawaiian chili sauce, pesto sauce, cheese and taxi sauce. I love..."

Hoku Lani

"My wife Miriam and I were so excited to try Wiki Fresh in Hilo, Hawaii. We loved the whole experience. We were greeted with a friendly welcome when..."

Jeffrey Wilson

"Missing Chipotle in Hawaii? Then hit this place. Similar concept but with a Hawaiian twist! Food tastes fresh and good with some interesting choice..."

Amit Kakde

Express Waiters

"I’ve been using express waiters for a few years - it hasn’t always been perfect, and yes the wait times can be considered long, but what people..."

christianna swanson

"Highly recommend!! This delivery service is fantastic and their app is great - it is very easy to use and order from. There are menus for every..."

Daria Kling

"I've been ordering from Express Waiters since 2013, and throughout the years their service has always been top notch. Their website is easy to..."

Kristen L.

"Great experience. No problems any time I have ordered. Pricey though. Delivery fee, service fee, plus tip for the driver. I would suggest that you..."

Stephanie Namahoe-Launiu

"Express waiters has been an absolutely great company I have had the privilege to experience. The drivers and staff are extremely full of aloha spirit..."

bboi william

"I love Express Waiters! The drivers are incredibly friendly, they are prompt, my food is always handled with care, and the website is so easy to use...."

Sarah LaChance

"Express waiters make life so easy! Ibe used them from the very beginning It's, 2023, I think!It's about convenience and great service. All drivers..."

Chasa P

"My husband and I love this service. We finally have more options beyond pizza for delivery. The service is quick, and you can check the driver's..."

Meggo Mareachen

"It takes a bit long but when you don't have a car or to hung over to drive this service comes in handy. However be prepared to pay more for the..."

Miss Mel Kaai

"The service is a great idea. They are good on notification and delivery status. Remember the tip is already added to you bill. Service charge too...."

CharlieBrew Too

"Great delivery svc. Friendly knowledgeable staff and a fair price. Would give 5 stars but wish they delivered from more NATIONAL Fast food chain..."

Tischelle_sunflower Bernosky

"Excellent service, very timely and convenient. Also, my house is a filthy mess, but the delivery man was very professional and did not comment at all..."

Lance M

"The best delivery service in Hilo hands down. Drivers are always polite and on time. The only reason I am giving them 4 stars is because the..."

Jenna-Anne Kelii

Liko Lehua Cafe

Free off-street parking

"Our best meal in Hawaii has been at Liko Lehua Cafe! We had one of the specials of the day (Jalapeño Pork Sandwich) — it was so good and a great..."

Ximena Bobadilla

"TO GO ONLY They have a little bench off to the side but I wouldn't recommend sitting there. They have good, well priced, food and drinks for you to..."

Casey Elliott

"Amazing food and friendly service. Love this..."

Ligia Rojas

"We are tourists who drove in from Kona. From the time we arrived until we left we encountered smiles, honest recommendations and amazing customer..."

Ashley Ozark

"We mainly went because it was close by our hotel & prices were reasonable ($15-$26 for entrees). The ahi rice bowl special was excellent! My mom..."

Susan Hawk

"Very good food and staff, would definately recommend. Had catch of the day with a summer salad and it was perfect. Crab cakes were delicious..."

Matthew Conover

"Agreed with others, probably our best meal on the whole trip. It was nestled in a neighborhood and close to the waterfalls. We took our meal up in..."

Brad Aeschleman

"Love the vibe in this restaurant! Full me u Menu, lots of choices, good service, great location, Food was amazing! Onion rings hot, crunchy, I..."

Cara Driggers

"Understated place with friendly service and good food! Worth the stop. Chicken mac nut salad is excellent and the lilikoi..."

Ryan Doskocil

"Great place, family friendly, good food a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. Friendly Hostess and Waiters that was always there to serve..."

G Tripps

"This is a family owned and operated restaurant. Order at the window and take the food home or eat outside at the bench seating. They have delicious..."

Ryan Shaw

"We stopped by for lunch on our way to Volcano National Park. It was a great meal and no line. While we waited they gave us little donuts and noticed..."

Sarah Fleckenstein

"The Jalapeno Burger is AMAZING! I've had it twice now, perfect both times. The Maui Brewing Coconut Porter is super smooth and tasty. The Avocado BLT..."

Chastity W

"The food taste as good as it looks. Friendly service & one of my new favorite places to eat with my hubby for dates 💗. Highly..."

Dawn K

"***Aloha to go*** Whether you have time to sit and eat at their outside picnic area or call up and order some Aloha to go definitely ono grinds!!! ..."

Geneva Jackson

"Mellow atmosphere. Good and affordable food. Great drinks. Ample parking. Friendly staff. It would be five stars if they were open on..."

Nolan Kainoa Bowman-Tam

"Great local option that serves some very delicious food (both traditional American, Hawaiian, and unique twists)! I tried the liliokai butter burger..."

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